West Raleigh Custom-Built Beauty with No City Taxes

Renee Hillman on August 17, 2016

Located right in the middle of both Raleigh and Cary, this custom-built 4 bedroom house is just filled to the brim with features you’re going to love.

In addition to great accessibility to RTP, PNC Arena, NC State University, and Downtown Raleigh (all within mere minutes), you’ll also be getting a much smaller bill at tax time thanks to this county address that requires no city taxes. With this long list of amenities, 1400 Medfield isn’t going to sit on the market long after it debuts on September 1, 2016.

Inside you’ll find a gourmet kitchen with all the accouterments, as well as formal dining and living rooms that offer valuable flex space. The family room is both cozy and beautiful with its fireplace and coffered ceiling! This home’s master suite shines over others you might find on the market with two killer closets and a completely redone master bath with neutral tile. Guest bedrooms are generously sized and there’s even a bonus room!

Outside you’ll want to grill out, entertain, and enjoy the North Carolina weather – taking in the beautiful setting and large, level lot. There’s also a community pool that you can join separately, perfect for all the summer fun without the work of maintaining your own.

Ready to take a look? Take a virtual tour online at http://www.tourfactory.com/1642030 and then email Hillman Real Estate Group at Renee@HREGSells.com or call 919-877-6708 to schedule a showing!

Cameron Village Condo Offers Amenities, Lifestyle, and More!

Renee Hillman on August 10, 2016

Calling all ITBers – if you’ve been waiting to find a Cameron Village area home without the high price tag, then you’ve just got to see this condo coming to the market on Friday, August 19, 2016! Take a tour online now and keep reading for more details.

This fabulous location is just a short distance from Fletcher Park, all the restaurants and shopping you could possibly desire in Cameron Village, and a mere mile from even more nightlife, dining, and entertainment in Downtown Raleigh’s popular Glenwood South neighborhood.

Run the numbers on this one: this attractive price tag of $160,000 makes this home less expensive to own than to rent in this popular area. If you work nearby or from home, you could practically ditch your car in favor of the walkable lifestyle available here.

Move-in ready with neutral decor throughout, you’ll find lots of updates inside including laminate flooring, tile in the master bathroom, a Bosch dishwasher, and a new water heater installed in 2013. The well-thought-out floor plan includes a fireplace, private balcony, and white cabinets in kitchen. The fridge, washer, and dryer all stay – which is a nice little perk with the full-size laundry you’ll enjoy having here!

Reasonable HOA dues include both water and trash/recycling service, by the way.

So, ready to take a look in person? Call or email us at Hillman Real Estate Group to get a visit scheduled! Renee@Renee-Sells.com or 919-868-4383

West Raleigh Feature-Rich Home with Access to Everything!

Renee Hillman on August 8, 2016

This is one of Raleigh’s best kept “secret” areas and you’re about to find out just how fantastic this location is with its phenomenal access to everything! You’ll be just a short drive from Western Blvd., Hillsborough Street, Highways 440 and 40, and Blue Ridge Road in this neighborhood. That means quick commutes to workplaces, dining, shopping, and entertainment at PNC Arena, NC Museum of Art, Rex Hospital, NC State University, Downtown Raleigh, Cary, and lots more.

Inside this four bedroom home, you’ll find wide plank oak floors and extensive trim work including 9′ ceilings! You’ll want to cook, entertain, and host friends and family in the gourmet kitchen that features cherry cabinets, granite counters, gas range and stainless appliances.

The first floor master suite is perfect for end-of-the-day relaxation, as well as three generous-sized guest bedrooms that offer lots of room for families or guests with two private tile bathrooms and wood closets. There’s also a large bonus room that offers nice flex space for kids, a home office, crafting, or whatever your homeowner heart desires.

Take advantage of the over-sized two car garage that leaves lots of room for seasonal storage, as well as low-maintenance fiber cement siding.

Outside, enjoy the huge, level fenced backyard with custom-built shed – perfect for storing all of the necessities for enjoying outdoor living nine months of the year in Raleigh. And to top it all off, a city park is nestled in the neighborhood just one block away. Speaking of getting out and enjoying the weather, you’ll be close to popular public park trails at both Lake Johnson and the NC Museum of Art!
This home is now available for showings and with all of its must-have amenities you’ll find at much higher price points, it’s not going to last long. Take a virtual tour online now and then contact Hillman Real Estate Group at 919-868-4383 or Renee@Renee-Sells.com to schedule your showing as soon as possible.

Two Bedroom Townhouse – Near Everything You Love in Durham!

Renee Hillman on July 29, 2016

This Durham townhome is now showing on the market and with it’s “right around the corner” location from everything you love in Durham, you’re going to want to see it soon! If you’ve been holding off buying because of commitment issues, that’s no problem here, because the $150,000 price on this gem is more reasonable than renting!

Inside there’s a generous open floor plan with upgraded gourmet kitchen for all of you budding home chefs with 42″ cabinets, solid surface counters, stainless appliances, and nifty lighting – there’s even room for an eating area, too!

After the fantastic dinners at home, relax in the flex space with a fireplace or retreat to the master suite with vaulted ceiling, niche, dual vanities, and soaking tub.

Outside of the home, you won’t be worrying about maintenance, so get out and enjoy the patio, nearby trails, and the Hope Valley Farms YMCA that is… yes, you guessed it… right around the corner!

Take a virtual tour online and then call or email us to schedule a personal visit – 919-877-6708 or Renee@Renee-Sells.com!

Move-In Ready in Southern Wake County

Renee Hillman on July 6, 2016

All you’ll need to do is move right into this home located off Old Stage Road in Raleigh because this home is one level living in its prime!

Inside you’ll find it’s been well-maintained and is sparkling with new paint and new carpet. There is neutral decor throughout and a vaulted great room will greet you with its cozy fireplace! The formal dining room features a large palladium window and hardwood floors. An efficient kitchen design includes light wood cabinets and there’s also nice flex space that can be used for an office, sitting area, or breakfast nook here.

There’s a large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a great view of the yard. Guest bedrooms share a hallway bathroom.

Outside, the backyard is generous and level – and already fenced for your convenience! The decking has just been sealed and easy-maintenance vinyl siding means less housework and chores for the lucky buyer.

No city taxes keeps more money in your pocket, so don’t delay scheduling your showing when this home comes on the market at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. (USDA financing is an option, by the way!)

Take a virtual tour online at http://www.tourfactory.com/1615695 and then contact me at Renee@HREGSells.com or 919-877-6708 to put a showing on the calendar.

Sold: Three-Bedroom Home with Open Floor Plan Near Southpoint

Renee Hillman on May 26, 2016

Three bedrooms? Check!

Garage? Check!

Super close to I-40, Southpoint, RTP, and more? Check, check, and check!

This new listing becomes available on the market on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016, at 1 p.m and is you’re going to want to be one of the very first to make an appointment to see it, as it’s not going to last long.

This ideal location, just off of Woodcroft Parkway – with easy access from 55 or Barbee Road, is nestled by HOA land, RTP, Southpoint, and all things Raleigh and Durham!

Inside you’ll find an open floor plan with that hard-to-find first floor master bedroom and a vaulted family room that leads to flexible space that could be used as a formal dining room. In the kitchen, enjoy lots of storage within the oak cabinets and upgraded stainless steel appliances.

The master suite features a spacious walk-in closet, dual vanities in the bathroom and even a soaking tub, perfect for relaxing. Upstairs are two additional bathrooms with a shared bathroom.

Outside, the TREX deck overlooks a nice backyard. And easy care vinyl siding means you’ll have more time to enjoy your new home, rather than fussing with lots of upkeep.

When you’re ready to venture out on the weekends, you won’t have to travel far to enjoy the community pool or short two mile trip to the popular Tobacco Trail!

Get ready to move right into this home – fresh paint, new carpet, and fixtures are all set for you. The nice Bosch washer and dryer set stay, too! Take an online tour right now at http://www.tourfactory.com/1579724.

Schedule your personal visit by emailing or calling me today: Renee@Renee-Sells.com or 919-877-6708.

An Oasis Just Minutes from Brier Creek & RTP

Renee Hillman on May 17, 2016

Slip away from the hustle and bustle of Brier Creek and the Research Triangle Park when you head home to this personal oasis in Durham!

This home is coming to the market in late May and isn’t going to last long with its great location and well-maintained appeal!

What more could you ask for – other than move-in ready and a great location?! Oh yeah… that hard-to-find two car garage. It’s included, too.

Inside you’ll find a large kitchen with warm wood cabinets, breakfast nook, and a pantry. This spacious kitchen opens to a family room with fireplace, but the charm doesn’t end here. Keep going to step outside the back door to enjoy a pergola, patio, and lush landscaping! There’s even space for you to garden – so bring your green thumb or begin cultivating one from day one here.

Back inside the master suite features a walk-in closet and updated bathroom and two additional guest rooms each include good closet space. There’s even a loft and utility room for extra storage needs.

Upgraded hardware helps this home look polished and it won’t be tough to keep things looking great with laminate floors throughout the first and second floors and a low maintenance vinyl exterior.

Ready to take a first look? Take a tour online right now at http://www.tourfactory.com/1575274 and then email or call me today to schedule an appointment to see this home! You can reach me at Renee@Renee-Sells.com or 919-877-6708.

Make Plans to See the Coolest House in Apex!

Renee Hillman on August 5, 2015

Don’t get me wrong, I get excited about all of my clients’ homes. But this one… this is a new level of excitement for me during my 15 years in real estate! This place is more like a work of art than a suburban home.
Located in The Villages of Apex, you will be awestruck when you step inside this home situated on a premium lot with lake view. There’s exquisite detail throughout that you won’t find elsewhere – this is the builder/designer’s personal dream home and it could be yours next. (Take the virtual tour online now!)

Inside you’ll find hand hewn 175 year old beams, reclaimed wood accents, and upgraded fixtures and hardware throughout. All of these features look amazing set against 5 inch oak floors! In the kitchen, things get gourmet with exotic granite, stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, and prep sink! There’s also unique tile in all the bathrooms.

Outside, you’re getting a fully fenced backyard with bamboo garden (so zen) and a covered porch that you’ll quite honestly never want to leave.

Keep the cars clean and the extra stuff organized in the over-sized 2.5 car garage, and I do mean “keep the cars clean” because you’ll be able to walk to Downtown Apex. (Which, by the way, was just named MONEY’s Best Place to Live for 2015.)

So are you ready to come see this super cool home in person? Visit our open house on Saturday August 22 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. or stop by on Sunday August 23 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. I’ll see you in Apex at 1062 Tender Drive!

Now Showing: Raleigh Ranch Home with Two-Car Garage

Renee Hillman on August 5, 2015

Welcome to Jelynn Street, where the homes are spacious and you’re just a short drive from shopping, schools, the beltline and 540!

This is a fantastic ranch home with a super hard to find two-car garage. All affordably priced at $185,000.

Enjoy cooking with your huge kitchen that features warm oak 42 inch cabinets and solid surface counter space galore. The kitchen opens to a nice dining room, which is next to the family room that includes a gas log fireplace for cozy winter nights at home.

As part of the split ranch floorplan, relax in the luxury master suite – with more than enough room for your king size bed, two closets, garden tub and separate shower. Talk about “his” and “hers”!

There are also two generous guest bedrooms and a fenced-in back yard. Enjoy your backyard with a no-wood screen porch, too! The framing on the screen porch is aluminum, which means no painting or wood rot to worry about. The easy living continues with maintenance-free vinyl siding.

Take a tour online at http://www.tourfactory.com/1406520 and give me a call at 919-877-6708 or email me at Renee@Renee-Sells.com when you’re ready to schedule a visit!

Don’t Miss This Great Deal in Brier Creek!

Renee Hillman on August 5, 2015

If you’ve been holding off on planning a move to Brier Creek or debating whether or not now is the time to upgrade, then you’ve got to see this wonderful Brier Creek townhome A.S.A.P.!

The price has been slashed to $400,000, and is by far, the best value in the neighborhood for the Carriage Collection design – plus, consider the immense potential added value of the full unfinished walk-out basement… we’re talking $30,000+ of instant equity. This property is a true winner!

There’s a gourmet kitchen, a main floor master suite with spa bathroom, and an upstairs loft that overlooks the vaulted ceiling living room. This is high-end at its best, but without the hefty price tag.

Take a quick peek at the online virtual tour and then call me at 919-877-6708 or email me at Renee@Renee-Sells.com so we can get you in to see this home today!

What the Seller Says About 8408 Old Ponderosa Circle

Renee Hillman on May 5, 2015

Things we Love about Raleigh:

We love the location! We are just 2 hours to the beach and 2 hours or so to mountains. We also really enjoy the weather, although Mother Nature is moody sometimes, we do get all 4 seasons.

We enjoy being 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh where we can go to the PNC Arena for a concert or a hockey game. There’s also Carter Finley Stadium where you can watch the wolfpack play football! Duke Energy Center makes for a great date night to watch the performing arts and the kids enjoy a day at Marbles Museum.

Places we Love to Eat:

We love La Piazza right down 50. It’s simply fabulous! You can’t beat a family owned Italian restaurant. Simple Twist as well as 42 Craft Beverage are also 2 great places!

Of course, there are tons of choices at White Oak. You can always grab a good steak at Outback right off Hwy 70.

Places we Like to go for Grocery Shopping & Other Conveniences:

We shop at BJ’s at White Oak which is just minutes away! LOVE Aplus Nails! We shop at Food Lion and Harris Teeter. We love White Oak all around and Cabela’s just opened! At White Oak you can find all your sporting good needs, a Dollar Tree, tons of eateries, Kohl’s, Target, nail places, sports bars, ice cream shops, and more! You can go shopping, get a pedi/mani or haircut, grab dinner, and catch a movie all in one place! We are also close to Walmart and Sheetz.
What we Were Drawn to When we Bought our Home:

We loved the HUGE backyard and deck for grilling and entertaining. We’ve hosted a number of events out back and there’s always room for plenty of fun for adults and kids. Our bonus room was also a huge draw. We love sports so we knew we would use it for watching games with friends as well as doubling as a play room for the kids. The neighborhood was very warm and welcoming.

Things we Love and Enjoy About the Area:

There are lots of parks for trails and playing nearby such as White Deer Park and Lake Benson.

The Garner Performing Arts Center is close by and Garner Parks & Rec is a great organization. The people around the area are always helpful and kind. We enjoy the convenience of having any kind of store or activity nearby that we need. There are always family friendly and holiday events at Lake Benson. If you are a young professional there is of course plenty to enjoy in downtown. There are great churches in the area as well as daycares. Calvary Baptist has been wonderful for my kids as they attend preschool and camps there.

About our Neighborhood:

We love that we have neighbors close by but our houses are not right on top of each other. There’s plenty of space, but also have the reassurance that a friendly family is close by should you need anything.

Our neighborhood is very diverse. We have young newlyweds, young professionals, and an abundance of couples with kids ranging from 0- to college age. Folks are friendly and we have made lifelong friends in this neighborhood. It’s also a great place for a walk in the early morning or in the evening.